The Best 2018 Golden Globes Jokes Covered Politics, #MeToo, & So Much More

As host of the 75th Golden Globes, Seth Meyers had a lot of material to work with when it came to Hollywood and the rest of the world. Before the ceremony, Meyers told numerous outlets, including The Hollywood Reporter, that he'd try to avoid referencing President Donald Trump and politics in jokes at the 2018 Golden Globes as much as possible. But that's just fine since there was enough corruption exposed in the entertainment industry in 2017 for Hollywood to take the brunt of Meyers' quips throughout the Golden Globes ceremony. Yet, even with acknowledging the dark side of the movie and TV business, Meyers, the presenters, and the awards recipients made sure to keep the easygoing and fun-loving spirit of the Golden Globes intact with their jokes.

Meyers told The New York Times, "We're in this situation right now where some people, very clearly, crossed a line and making fun of those people should feel like a positive thing." After all, laughter is the best medicine and while laughter will never fix systematic sexual harassment and assault, it sure is cathartic. Yet, the Globes didn't focus solely on the sexual misconduct allegations, which allowed Meyers to keep the tone fun on this night honoring the best of the entertainment industry in 2017. So without further ado, here are the best jokes from the 2018 Golden Globes that managed to make viewers laugh about an incredibly turbulent year.

"Good Evening, Ladies & Remaining Gentlemen."

Meyers took no time getting started on referencing the sexual misconduct allegations against a multitude of men in Hollywood in his monologue.

"Oprah, You Will Never Be President. You Do Not Have What It Takes."

During his monologue, Meyers said that his jokes about Trump when he hosted the White House Correspondents Dinner might have led him to run for president. So, naturally, he decided to try out the same thing with Oprah — and to get Tom Hanks to be her VP.

"Will & Grace Was One Of My Favorite Shows"

While they presented an award together, Carol Burnett joked that she thought Jennifer Aniston was on Will & Grace.